By Heather Bennett Eye
The ecosystem provided by the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding areas is vital for environmental balance and biodiversity, with its waterways and estuaries serving as crucial components. These aquatic habitats not only support diverse life forms but also play a key role in regulating temperature, nutrient cycles,...
FWB Chamber Honors the Horse Soldiers of Afghanistan
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
A feminist focused on a degree and career, who didn’t want marriage or children, meets a steely eyed, barrel-chested freedom fighter while skydiving. This story sounds like fiction, but it’s the true-life adventure of an extraordinary family.
Dawn met U.S. Army...
By Doug Stauffer
The 174th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) recently held its 30th reunion at the Island Resort, Fort Walton Beach. I was privileged to meet with them and talk with some of the members.
When the Vietnam War raged on, the United States military faced numerous challenges in combating the Viet Cong (VC) and...
At a recent ceremony, five exemplary women were inducted in the 2023 Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women, the annual induction ceremony is held in conjunction with Women’s Equality Day and is the Commission’s oldest and most prestigious...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed Dr. Henry Mack as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Mack brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the higher education and workforce system head for the State of Florida for four years.
As chancellor, Dr. Mack was responsible...
By Doug Stauffer
The All Sports Association (ASA) recently celebrated its 54th Annual All Sports Association Banquet at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. The auction raised a record-setting $138,500, amassing an impressive $319,000 for the year. That support concluded on the fourth Friday in February by recognizing a Who’s Who...
100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast recently exceeded $50,000 in donations supporting the needs of Okaloosa and Walton County nonprofits with its 2024 first quarter donation and its presentation of more than $7,800 to One Hopeful Place – a nonprofit meeting the needs of homeless people in our...
By Kay Phelan
It’s back to school and the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) prevention team is ready. They have had their Child & Teen Safety Matters prevention programs in place for the past several years. Each year, ECCAC’s staff educates and empowers Okaloosa and Walton students with information...
Visits with Santa, Holiday Lights, Parades and Much More!
By Lori Leath Smith
For many years, our piece of Paradise has ignited the holiday spirit in each of us and allowed the season to come to life for the young and young at heart. With a unique blend of theatrical storytelling,...
